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Student Gardener

3 months ago

Stratford, Ontario, Canada Stratford Festival Full time

Student Gardener:

The Student Gardener will work under the direction of the Head Gardener.

They will share in the responsibilities of maintaining the Stratford Festival grounds and properties including the main Festival Theatre property, the Avon/Studio Theatre gardens, the Tom Patterson Theatre gardens and the Brunswick St.

Warehouse facility.

The grounds consist of extensive perennial beds, annuals, rose and carpet beds and the lawns that surround all the Festival Theatre buildings.


Responsibilities:

  • Perform general grounds and plant maintenance including, grass cutting, raking, edging, weeding, trimming, watering, mulching, planting, pond maintenance and other care for the lawns, gardens and container plants.
  • Clean up and removal of litter, leaves and debris from the grounds.
  • Power washing the sidewalks and parking surfaces.
  • Painting of exterior fixtures, handrails.
  • Assist Gardeners with other gardening tasks and duties as directed.

Qualifications:

  • Interest in gardening and ground care are preferred.
  • Past experience operating powered equipment such as leaf blowers, grass trimmers and lawn mowers with an interest in gardening and ground care are preferred.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills are expected as interaction with the public is required.
  • You must be able to work flexible hours including days, weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including: bending, lifting utilizing hand tools and working in various weather conditions.
  • Must provide own CSA approved footwear.


This seasonal student position is a full-time contract position located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin in May until Labour Day with weekend work until November 2023.


Job Type:
Seasonal Contract

Human Resources

Stratford Festival

Subject:
Student Gardener